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Facility profile · CCN 155556

Waters Of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility, The

36 federal citations on record , and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $20,494.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
36
Total citations
30
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$20,494
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care12 Resident Rights6 Medication & Pharmacy4 Nutrition & Dietary4 Abuse & Neglect3

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6894 F5503 F6042 F8122 F8802

Citation history

36 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Nov 12, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Jul 18, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Jul 18, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint
Jul 18, 2025F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.DComplaint
Jun 17, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 17, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 18, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 18, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Mar 18, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
Mar 18, 2025F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Mar 18, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Mar 18, 2025F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.DStandard
Mar 18, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard
Mar 18, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 18, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Mar 18, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Mar 18, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 18, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EStandard
Mar 18, 2025F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Dec 31, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Apr 29, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Mar 8, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2024F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FStandard
Mar 8, 2024F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Jan 9, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Jan 9, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Feb 27, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Feb 27, 2023F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.EStandard
Feb 27, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $20,494 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jan 9, 2024Fine$10,247—
Jan 9, 2024Fine$10,247—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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